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- The Fish and Wildlife Service in the other (see text field entitled explanation of other category of funding activity for clarification) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Postdoctoral Researcher in Landscape Ecology and Amphibian Malformations" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.650 Research Grants (Generic).
- This funding opportunity was created on Apr 27, 2012 and posted on Apr 27, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Apr 28, 2012. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $159,573.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $159,573.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- This Cooperative Agreement is being awarded to The Regents of the University of Colorado under the Rocky Mountain Cooperative Ecosystems Studies Unit.
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Opportunity Summary:
The grant opportunity titled "Postdoctoral Researcher in Landscape Ecology and Amphibian Malformations" (Funding Opportunity Number F12AS00150) is a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service cooperative agreement designed to support advanced research on amphibian deformities at large geographic and temporal scales. The core purpose of the award is to fund a postdoctoral-level researcher who will lead analyses of a major national dataset focused on abnormal amphibians, with the broader goal of understanding where, how, and why malformations occur in frogs and toads across the United States.
A central feature of this opportunity is access to one of the largest and longest-running databases on amphibian abnormalities in the country. At the time of the announcement, the dataset spans more than 10 years of records, includes observations from 45 U.S. states, and contains examination results for over 68,000 frogs and toads. The selected researcher is expected to spearhead analyses that use this extensive coverage to evaluate malformation risk across multiple dimensions, including differences among amphibian species and patterns across space. The work specifically emphasizes landscape ecology approaches, meaning the research is intended to connect biological outcomes (malformation presence, type, and frequency) to environmental conditions and spatial patterns, and to do so at local, regional, and continental scales.
The analytical goals described in the announcement focus on two main questions. First, the research will assess how malformation risk varies among species and across geographic areas, which implies comparative work that can identify hotspots, vulnerable species, and consistent spatial gradients or clusters. Second, the research will evaluate which environmental factors best explain the patterns seen in the data. The database is described as unusually rich for this kind of work because it does not only record whether abnormalities exist, but also includes detail that can help test competing explanations. In addition to amphibian community information and the types and frequencies of morphological abnormalities, the dataset includes the identity and intensity of more than 30 endoparasites and ectoparasites, enabling analyses that link parasite load or specific parasite taxa to abnormality patterns. For selected national wildlife refuges, the dataset also contains supplementary environmental and site-level variables such as water chemistry and local land use, which can be used to evaluate potential relationships between malformations and contaminants, habitat alteration, agricultural or urban land cover, or other landscape drivers.
Beyond the predefined analyses, the opportunity is also structured to encourage independent scientific initiative. The selected candidate is explicitly invited to develop and pursue their own research questions using the database. In practical terms, that means the postdoctoral researcher is not limited to a fixed set of deliverables; they are expected to lead core analyses tied to the program goals while also having room to propose additional hypotheses, refine analytical methods, and potentially expand the scope of inquiry based on what the data can support. Given the dataset size and complexity, the work likely involves substantial quantitative analysis, spatial statistics or geospatial modeling, and interdisciplinary interpretation that integrates ecology, disease or parasitology, and environmental science.
Administratively, the funding mechanism is a cooperative agreement, which typically indicates substantial involvement or collaboration with the federal agency during the project rather than a hands-off grant structure. The opportunity falls under a research category and is listed under CFDA 15.650 (Research Grants - Generic). The estimated total funding is $159,573, with an award ceiling of $159,573 and an award floor of $5,000, and there is no cost-sharing or matching requirement. Only one award is expected. Eligibility for this specific announcement is effectively restricted because the cooperative agreement is being awarded to The Regents of the University of Colorado under the Rocky Mountain Cooperative Ecosystems Studies Unit, meaning the funding is tied to that institutional arrangement rather than being broadly open to all applicants. The posting date is April 27, 2012, with an original and current closing date of April 28, 2012, and an archive date of May 27, 2012, indicating this was a short-window, institution-specific posting that has since been archived.
For questions or issues accessing the full announcement, the listed agency contact is Christina Kravitz at the Fish and Wildlife Service, reachable by phone at 703-358-1782 or by email at christinakravitz@fws.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the title of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Postdoctoral Researcher in Landscape Ecology and Amphibian Malformations".
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is F12AS00150.
Which federal agency is offering this opportunity?
This is a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) cooperative agreement opportunity.
What type of funding mechanism is being used?
The funding mechanism is a cooperative agreement, which typically indicates substantial federal involvement or collaboration during the project rather than a fully hands-off award.
What is the main purpose of the award?
The core purpose is to fund a postdoctoral-level researcher to lead analyses of a major national dataset on abnormal amphibians, with the broader goal of understanding where, how, and why malformations occur in frogs and toads across the United States.
What research topic does this opportunity focus on?
The opportunity focuses on landscape ecology and amphibian malformations, emphasizing analyses at large geographic and temporal scales.
What kinds of animals are the focus of the dataset and analyses?
The dataset and analyses focus on frogs and toads (amphibians), specifically examining morphological abnormalities and related patterns.
How large is the dataset described in the announcement?
At the time of the announcement, the dataset spans more than 10 years, includes records from 45 U.S. states, and contains examination results for over 68,000 frogs and toads.
What makes this database notable for amphibian malformation research?
The database is described as one of the largest and longest-running in the U.S. for amphibian abnormalities, and it includes more than just presence/absence of malformations. It also contains details that support testing competing explanations for observed patterns.
What are the main analytical goals stated in the opportunity?
The announcement highlights two main questions:
- How malformation risk varies among species and across geographic areas.
- Which environmental factors best explain the patterns observed in the data.
What does the opportunity mean by "landscape ecology approaches"?
It means connecting biological outcomes (such as malformation presence, type, and frequency) to environmental conditions and spatial patterns, across local, regional, and continental scales.
Does the dataset include information on parasites?
Yes. The dataset includes the identity and intensity of more than 30 endoparasites and ectoparasites, enabling analyses that relate parasite load or specific parasite taxa to abnormality patterns.
Does the dataset include environmental variables?
For selected national wildlife refuges, the dataset includes supplementary environmental and site-level variables such as water chemistry and local land use.
What kinds of environmental relationships can be examined with the data described?
Based on the variables listed, the research can evaluate potential relationships between malformations and factors such as contaminants, habitat alteration, agricultural or urban land cover, and other landscape drivers.
Is the postdoctoral researcher limited to only the predefined analyses?
No. The selected candidate is explicitly invited to develop and pursue their own research questions using the database, in addition to leading core analyses aligned with the program goals.
How many awards are expected?
Only one award is expected.
What is the total estimated funding amount for this opportunity?
The estimated total funding is $159,573.
What are the award ceiling and award floor?
The award ceiling is $159,573, and the award floor is $5,000.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. There is no cost-sharing or matching requirement.
What is the CFDA number and program name listed for this opportunity?
The opportunity is listed under CFDA 15.650, Research Grants - Generic.
Who is eligible to apply for this specific announcement?
Eligibility is effectively restricted because the cooperative agreement is being awarded to The Regents of the University of Colorado under the Rocky Mountain Cooperative Ecosystems Studies Unit, rather than being broadly open to all applicants.
When was the opportunity posted?
The posting date is April 27, 2012.
What were the closing dates for this opportunity?
The original and current closing date listed is April 28, 2012.
Is this opportunity still active?
No. The announcement indicates an archive date of May 27, 2012, and the closing date occurred in 2012.
Who is the agency contact for questions or access issues?
The listed agency contact is Christina Kravitz at the Fish and Wildlife Service.
How can the agency contact be reached?
Phone: 703-358-1782
Email: christinakravitz@fws.gov
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